OK OK - Jared Lashan Lennox (34) & Krystal Jean Marie Terrell (31), suspicious, Grant, 1 May 2021

[YaYa_521]

There are interesting comments under OSBI's FB post. I hope Jared and Krystal are safe and can be located soon. BBM

Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation - Authorized Page
OSBI INVESTIGATING DISAPPEARANCE OF TWO HUGO, OKLA., RESIDENTS
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
May 17, 2021

HUGO, Okla. – Today, the Hugo Police Department requested assistance from the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation (OSBI) with the suspicious disappearance of two Hugo, Okla., residents. Jared Lashan Lennox (34) and Krystal Jean Marie Terrell (31) were last seen together in Grant, Okla., on or about May 1, 2021. Lennox and Terrell were in a dating relationship.

The pair was reporting missing May 12, 2021.

Anyone who had contact with either Lennox or Terrell after May 1, or has knowledge of his or her whereabouts or circumstances surrounding their disappearance is encouraged to contact the Hugo Police Department at (580) 326-2130 or the OSBI at (800) 522-8017 or [email protected]. You can remain anonymous.
***Pictures of Lennox and Terrell are attached.***
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Durant Police Department, Durant Oklahoma
Lamar County Sheriff's Office

 

[YaYa_521]

NamUs #MP80477 JARED LASHAN LENNOX

Circumstances of Disappearance - LENNOX was reported missing on May 14, 2021 by his mother. Mother had not heard from LENNOX since May 1, 2021. LENNOX was last known to be in the company of KRYSTAL JEAN TERRELL who was also reported missing on May 12, 2021. Both were seen in the Grant Oklahoma area. Neither LENNOX nor TERRELL have a vehicle. LENNOX was in possession of a back pack and an IPhone cellphone. LENNOX is a non tribal member residing within the boundaries of the Choctaw Nation.

NamUs #MP80482 KRYSTAL JEAN MARIE TERRELL

Circumstances of Disappearance - TERRELL WAS REPORTED MISSING BY AN AUNT ON MAY 12, 2021. TERRELL WAS LAST SEEN IN THE GRANT OKLAHOMA AREA IN THE COMPANY OF JARED LASHAN LENNOX WHO HAS ALSO BEEN REPORTED MISSING. TERRELL HAS NOT CONTACTED HER FAMILY OR USED HER BANK ACCOUNT PRIOR TO MAY 1, 2021. TERRELL IS A MEMBER OF CHEROKEE NATION RESIDING WITHIN THE BOUDARIES OF THE CHOCTAW NATION.

 

[YaYa_521]

OSBI searching for missing Hugo couple
May. 17, 2021 SBM

The couple was last seen together in Grant, Oklahoma, on or about May 1. They were reported missing May 12.

OSBI investigating disappearance of two Oklahoma residents | KFOR.com Oklahoma City
May 17, 2021 SBM

Anyone who had contact with either Lennox or Terrell after May 1, or has knowledge of his or her whereabouts or circumstances surrounding their disappearance is encouraged to contact the Hugo Police Department at 580-326-2130 or the OSBI at 800-522-8017 or [email protected]. You can remain anonymous.

Investigators search for missing Hugo pair, family begs for answers
May 17th 2021 SBM

"I don't know what to believe or who to trust. I just want him to know he's loved, that we want him home," Lennox's girlfriend, P. S. said. Hugo police classified their disappearance as "suspicious" and asked for help from the OSBI. Authorities said Lennox and Terrell were "in a dating relationship."

 

[asmi106082]

OSBI searching for missing Hugo couple
May. 17, 2021 SBM

The couple was last seen together in Grant, Oklahoma, on or about May 1. They were reported missing May 12.

OSBI investigating disappearance of two Oklahoma residents | KFOR.com Oklahoma City
May 17, 2021 SBM

Anyone who had contact with either Lennox or Terrell after May 1, or has knowledge of his or her whereabouts or circumstances surrounding their disappearance is encouraged to contact the Hugo Police Department at 580-326-2130 or the OSBI at 800-522-8017 or [email protected]. You can remain anonymous.

Investigators search for missing Hugo pair, family begs for answers
May 17th 2021 SBM

"I don't know what to believe or who to trust. I just want him to know he's loved, that we want him home," Lennox's girlfriend, P. S. said. Hugo police classified their disappearance as "suspicious" and asked for help from the OSBI. Authorities said Lennox and Terrell were "in a dating relationship."

Wait, so the two missing persons were in a dating relationship but the article is quoting his girlfriend?? Or am I reading that wrong?

 

[Sd8503]

My mother is actually friends with him on FB. She lives in Oklahoma. I just messaged her to see what she knows. His fb is under a different name. Same last name. I just got released from WS jail... Im able to link his fb here right???

 

[asmi106082]

My mother is actually friends with him on FB. She lives in Oklahoma. I just messaged her to see what she knows. His fb is under a different name. Same last name. I just got released from WS jail... Im able to link his fb here right???

You can post links to the missing persons social media as long as you know it’s actually them. MOO

 

[Sd8503]

His Facebook

I.C. Lennox

 

[Sd8503]

Wait, so the two missing persons were in a dating relationship but the article is quoting his girlfriend?? Or am I reading that wrong?

Says dating relationship here

Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation - Authorized Page

 

[Sd8503]

Krystal Jean Marie Terrell

 

[Unsolved]

Just pointing this out about Krystal's case:
<BBM>
This FB says it's "The first missing INDIGENOUS person case reported by the OSBI in Choctaw County since Governor Stitt passed a bill aimed at helping solve cases of missing and murdered (tribal) indigenous persons signed into law by Gov. Kevin Stitt on May 20, 2021."

Log into Facebook

 

[Laughing]

Krystal Jean Marie Terrell

Oh, no, Krystal is a Mom, seems to be a step-mom as well...what happened, what's going on?

 

[YaYa_521]

It appears Krystal and Jared are still missing. I wonder where they were last seen and what they were doing at that time? Neither of them had a vehicle, so did they get a ride with someone or were they on foot when last seen? It's been 3 months. Surely someone would have seen at least one of them by now, right? I wish OSBI would give an update on this case and explain what exactly makes their disappearance "suspicious".

 

[LillianStreet0]

Is there anyone who knows what they were wearing the last time they were seen? Any items like purse, backpack, hat, etc? If they were traveling on foot around the area, was it possible they were camped out somewhere like an RV park or motel? I can’t seem to find any details like that from OBSI so I wanted to check. Seems odd to put out a call for the public’s help with so few details.

 

[SimplyCass]

Is there anyone who knows what they were wearing the last time they were seen? Any items like purse, backpack, hat, etc? If they were traveling on foot around the area, was it possible they were camped out somewhere like an RV park or motel? I can’t seem to find any details like that from OBSI so I wanted to check. Seems odd to put out a call for the public’s help with so few details.

According to the NamUs entry, Lennox has a backpack and an iPhone.

The phrasing of "non tribal member" and "tribal member" - is there any particular reason to distinguish MP's like that? Would they fall under different jurisdictions?

 

[annpats]

The phrasing of "non tribal member" and "tribal member" - is there any particular reason to distinguish MP's like that? Would they fall under different jurisdictions?

Surely not. In terms of crime, the law is the law, no?

 

[SimplyCass]

Surely not. In terms of crime, the law is the law, no?

Landmark Supreme Court Ruling Affirms Native American Rights in Oklahoma (Published 2020)

Last year the Supreme Court ruled that much of eastern Oklahoma is under Native American/Indian reservation jurisdiction. To quote a specific part:

The court’s decision means that Indigenous people who commit crimes on the eastern Oklahoma reservation, which includes much of Tulsa, cannot be prosecuted by state or local law enforcement, and must instead face justice in tribal or federal courts.

Obviously I'm jumping the gun by quite a bit (these two could be found safe/sound, so far nothing to suggest any kind of crime has taken place). But I think it's fair to mention that things could be different/unexpected from what we know or typically think. Could actions by state or local LE be affected, like getting search warrants or permission to search?

 

[YaYa_521]

According to the NamUs entry, Lennox has a backpack and an iPhone.

The phrasing of "non tribal member" and "tribal member" - is there any particular reason to distinguish MP's like that? Would they fall under different jurisdictions?

I think it's primarily used as a way to identify cases that may qualify for specific resources and also for data tracking. The information at the links below provide a better explanation. MOO

Missing Indigenous Persons
SBM
How NIJ and its NamUs Program Support Tribal Law Enforcement and Communities
NamUs is working to close data gaps related to missing indigenous persons, and to ensure that every tribal law enforcement agency knows about and can use the NamUs program to help resolve cases. The NamUs 2.0 database (accessible from namus.nij.ojp.gov) allows tribes to collect better data on their missing persons, and provides a tool for sharing and comparing case information across jurisdictional boundaries.
#more at link

Justice Department Boosts Efforts to Solve American Indian and Alaska Native Missing Person and Unidentified Remains Cases
November 24, 2021
SBM
WASHINGTON – The Department of Justice today announced a commitment of $800,000 to the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System, or NamUs, specifically to increase the program’s capacity to provide outreach, investigative support and forensic services to cases involving American Indians and Alaska Natives.

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NamUs employs regional program specialists nationwide, who provide training, technical assistance and support to individuals with missing, unidentified and unclaimed person cases. Since 2017, NamUs staff have provided training and outreach to American Indian and Alaska Native communities through more than 50 events and webinars. To encourage tribal law enforcement participation, the NamUs system is pre-loaded with information on more than 300 federally-recognized tribal law enforcement agencies so officers can quickly access cases and share information. To further the efforts of the program specialists and support their interactions with victims and families, OJP’s Office for Victims of Crime is developing trauma-informed resources for NamUs personnel. OVC’s resources can also support families of crime victims who are recovered through NamUs.
#more at link

 

[Kristin Esq.]

Still missing and no new news articles?

 

[YaYa_521]

Still missing and no new news articles?

Nothing. Nothing at all which seems so odd to me. This isn't the typical MP case considering it involves TWO missing people. Why hasn't there been more LE alerts and updates? I'd love to know the direction LE has taken in their investigation. The public often has helpful information (CCTV, dashcams, credible hearsay, eyewitnesses etc.) but they're not always aware the info is important until they're asked for info from LE. It's been six months...why isn't OSBI asking?

 

[Kristin Esq.]

Nothing. Nothing at all which seems so odd to me. This isn't the typical MP case considering it involves TWO missing people. Why hasn't there been more LE alerts and updates? I'd love to know the direction LE has taken in their investigation. The public often has helpful information (CCTV, dashcams, credible hearsay, eyewitnesses etc.) but they're not always aware the info is important until they're asked for info from LE. It's been six months...why isn't OSBI asking?

It's heartbreaking that there doesn't seem to be much happening.